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criterion needs a ten times smaller crack increment size than modified one. The

considerable time-saving in the case of the modified M T Scriterion is obvious. The

computation time for the crack increment of 0.25mmwas approximately 50× shorter

than in case of 0.025mm.

Figure 5. Predicted crack path calculated for different crack increment sizes

in case of use of M T Scriterion

Figure 6. Predicted crack path calculated using M T Scriterion and modified M T S

criterion

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